LESSON 7&8

Question 1

Why is sexual sin different to other sins?

a) It is a sin against a person’s own _______________
b) It opens up ____________ that create a lifelong struggle in their own flesh
c) It is connected to a person’s ______________

Answer 1

a) Body
b) Appetites
c) Soul

Question 2

List the four (4) steps in the process of sin (according to James 1:14-15)

Answer 2

a) Desire
b) Deception
c) Disobedience
d) Death

Question 3

What does sin always bring?

Answer 3

Death or separation from God

Question 4

Even if you repent after sinning, what will you still have to do?

Answer 4

Regain lost ground

Question 5

Men cannot have holy hands without what?

Answer 5

Holy hearts

Question 6

What do men who refrain from expressing their emotions outwardly usually experience?

Answer 6

Significantly greater levels of stress inwardly

Question 7

What is anger?

Answer 7

A strong emotion of displeasure arising from a feeling of injury

Question 8

Consistently angry men are more vulnerable to problems in what three (3) areas?

Answer 8

a) Physical problems
b) Psychological problems
c) Interpersonal relationships

Question 9

List six (6) important things to know about anger

Answer 9

a) Nobody else can make you angry
b) Anger is always the second emotion in any experience
c) Anger won’t make anyone else do the right thing
d) Anger toward another person is having murder in your heart
e) Anger makes things worse
f) Anger opens the door to Satan’s influence

Question 10

What is the greatest motivator for letting go of anger towards others?

Answer 10

God let go of His anger towards us (Ephesians 4:31-32)

Question 11

What is apathy?

Answer 11

The absence or suppression of passion, emotion, or excitement; a lack of interest or concern for things that others find moving or exciting

Question 12

What natural tendencies must apostolic men realise are NOT the foundational principles of God’s kingdom?

Answer 12

Logic, scepticism, and critical thinking

Question 13

What does the word “adorn” mean?

Answer 13

To beautify or decorate with ornaments

Question 14

What two (2) areas does the topic of adornment cover?

Answer 14

a) Cosmetics
b) Jewellery

Question 15

List the three (3) positions taken in regard to adornment, and summarise each

Answer 15

a) Full restriction - All external adornment is wrong

b) No restriction - External adornment is basically of no consequence to God

c) Some restriction - The Bible sets forth clear principles which guide us in godly living

Question 16

List five (5) points to keep in mind when reading Old Testament passages concerning adornment

Answer 16

a) Implicit teaching
b) Earthly tabernacle
c) Typology of adornment
d) Descriptive passages
e) Progressive revelation

Question 17

How did God call His people to repentance in the Old Testament?

Answer 17

By removing their ornaments

Question 18

What did Israel recognise their jewellery was?

Answer 18

A serious obstacle to their reconciliation with God